Behind the Hymn
Hymn Story: Standing on the Promises of God
Learn the story behind the hymn "Standing on the Promises of God."
Behind the Hymns - Stage and Story
Dr. Roger D. Duke explores the history behind Christianity's most treasured hymns. Today, he focuses on "Nearer, My God, To Thee.".
Amazing Grace: The story behind the beloved song - OCP
The story behind the hymn "Amazing Grace". Written almost two and a half centuries ago in 1772, the words for the beloved song were borne from ...
Hymn Study: My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
They did not have a hymnal, so he took out his new song and sang with them as support and encouragement. The woman was so touched by the music ...
About 'Just as I Am' — Billy Graham's signature hymn
The song was embraced by evangelicals for its simplicity. Like “Amazing Grace,” said Mark Noll of the University of Notre Dame, it embodied the ...
Hymn | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
a song used in Christian worship, usually sung by the congregation and characteristically having a metrical, strophic (stanzaic), nonbiblical text.
"Abide with Me" by Henry Francis Lyte: The Story of Our Hymns
"Abide with Me" is a beloved hymn by Henry Francis Lyte. Learn more about the story behind this hymn, listen to a recording, ...
In the Garden - Hymnology Archive
A history and analysis of the famous gospel hymn by C. Austin Miles ... Morgan summarized the idea behind the hymn in even simpler terms:.
The Love of God | Hymn History & Devotional - A Frank Voice
The name of the prisoner was never discovered, but historians later found the source of the poem: it came from a Hebrew poem composed by a ...
Power in the Blood | story behind the hymn | hymn history | lyrics
"There's wonderful pow'r in the blood!" A rousing hymn written by a classmate of the famous evangelist Billy Sunday.
The Story Behind the World-Renowned Song "Our God Reigns"
Isaiah 52:7: “How lovely on the mountains are the feet of Him Who brings good news, announcing peace, proclaiming news of happiness: your God reigns.”
Hymn Stories: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - Tim Challies
... beyond the weekly worship service. He began arranging spiritual gatherings during the week: one on Thursday afternoons for children, where ...
He Will Hold Me Fast — The Story Behind the Song - Facebook
"He Will Hold Me Fast" has quickly become a well-loved hymn. The story behind the song is a wonderful testimony of God's faithfulness.
He Will Hold Me Fast: The Story Behind The Song
This Sunday we will sing “He Will Hold Me Fast” in worship. This is still a relatively new song in our worship vocabulary but rich in meaning!
Stuart Townend & Keith Getty - The Story behind In Christ Alone
Stuart on the lyric side and Getty focusing on the melody and music. What resulted from this new found collaboration was a song that epitomised ...
Story behind the song: 'The Solid Rock' - St. Augustine Record
Edward Mote, who rose from an unruly childhood to become a great writer and minister. He composed only one song, but a great song it is, indeed.
Song Story: In Christ Alone - Worship Leader Magazine
It is one of the best modern examples of storytelling conveying the power of the gospel. And as it turns out, the story behind the song is the ...
Victory In Jesus - Backstory…Stories Behind the Songs
It is because of God's Grace and Mercy each of us are where we are today and no matter what we face in life we can walk in Victory.
The hymn God Will Take Care of You was written in 1904 by Civilla Durfee Martin. She wrote the words to numerous other hymns and her husband composed the music ...
In 1707, “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed” appeared in his Hymns and Spiritual Songs. Though the song was well-known in Great Britain, it became even more ...